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Recent Examples of lunch
Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Broadnax pledged to repay $3,780 for his solo lunches.
—Ella McCarthy, Austin American Statesman, 31 July 2025
Ross Barkan, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2025
During and after that process, Infantino visited the White House three times, golfed with Trump in New Jersey and lunched with him at the 2020 World Economic Forum.
—Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Later, Millie's parents arrive for lunch and knock on the door, expecting to be greeted by Tim and Millie.
—Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Broadnax pledged to repay $3,780 for his solo lunches.
—Ella McCarthy, Austin American Statesman, 31 July 2025
Verb
Hardly anyone is being tagged as a fascist collaborator for openly musing on how to work with the second Trump administration; the old psychology around complicity, from back when visiting the White House could be equated to lunching with Goebbels, has melted away.
—Ross Barkan, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2025
During and after that process, Infantino visited the White House three times, golfed with Trump in New Jersey and lunched with him at the 2020 World Economic Forum.
—Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lunch
Noun
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Come in early to take advantage of happy hour, featuring $2 off select appetizers and discounts on beer, wine, and cocktails, then stick around for dinner.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
2 Aug. 2025
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For a drink after dinner, go to Bar Haya, located just outside of Flor Fina.—
Marcea Cazel,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Smash burgers and sandwiches are on potato buns, with the sammies modified into both breakfast and lunch versions.—
Johanna Read,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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One of my favorite moments was having breakfast with my son and his friends.—
Alesa Andrew,
Parents,
31 July 2025
Verb
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In that case, a good plan is to visit a pick-your-own farm at the start of the season, said Collette—then store them in the freezer for easy snacking all summer long.—
Christina Manian,
Health,
21 July 2025
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Before dishing up dinner, Jennifer, from Michigan, noticed that her son, Remington, was snacking on an awful lot of salt-and-vinegar chips.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
Noun
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Only making a half-batch of cookies, one filet of salmon, or a sheet-pan supper for one?—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
2 July 2025
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Toss your choice of meat on the grill and supper’s ready.—
Beth Dooley,
Boston Herald,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Be In The Biz is a daylong event featuring panels, a keynote luncheon and a networking reception.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
12 July 2025
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The luncheon also serves as a fundraiser for the Mexic-Arte Museum.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Noun
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For a non-alcoholic beverage, try the boba tea, which comes in a variety of flavors including brown sugar milk tea or fruity flavors.—
Molly Gregory,
The Courier-Journal,
2 Aug. 2025
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The first batch of products, which included teas, honey, jams, rosé wine, and even flower sprinkles, sold out in minutes.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
31 July 2025
Noun
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The event features deluxe buffet, cash bar, silent auction and a performance by singer and TV host Sisaundra Lewis.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 July 2025
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The event features 10 bingo games, a BBQ buffet, unlimited soft drinks, one beer or wine drink ticket, live bluegrass music, a wine pull and raffle baskets.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
30 July 2025
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“Lunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lunch. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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